Makeup Wars: Best Summer Foundation

I used to think summer meant trying to cover acne after filling my pores full of heavy foundation. Let's face it, standard foundation is not meant for sweating out in the summer sun. You need something light weight that still provides excellent coverage and keeps your skin safe from UV rays. The answer that I'm constantly talking about is tinted moisturizer. Consider it your ultimate summer foundation solution.

What To Look For

All tinted moisturizers are not the same. If all you're getting is a very light tint mixed with lotion, you're not getting enough. I always look for the following features:

Okay, so it may seem like I'm being greedy, but it's my face so I should get to be picky about what I put on it. Don't settle.

What To Try

For a budget friendly buy, I recommend either Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Tone Correcting UV Moisturizer or Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer. They're low cost and even help fight the signs of aging.

I do like Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 from Sephora as a higher priced alternative as it comes in seven shades and gives me extra protection from the sun. However, for more coverage, Korres Watermelon Lightweight Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 features not only watermelon extract, but buildable coverage without killing my pores. Both are around $30-$40, but well worth it.